Build up from your defensive half
Sunday league teams often restart the game with a long kick from the goalkeeper. It may feel like an easy way to keep the opposition away from your [...]
Football Training Drills
Counterattack drill – Chasing from behind
The counterattack drill in this post will help your defenders improve their tackling techniques when chasing strikers from behind.
Long-distance shooting drill – Increase your scoring chances
Shots from outside the box are more effective than many believe. Your team can score directly from a long shot or a secondary situation such as a [...]
Attacking corner kick set-piece that works for all levels
This post describes a simple attacking corner kick set-piece that works well at the amateur level but is also used by professionals.
Warm up with this wall pass drill
One of the best ways to beat a defending player is to use a wall pass. In this post, we describe a multiple wall-passes drill.
Fun crossing and shooting drill
Fire up your players with this football shooting drill. Practice finishing direct shots and crosses in a single exercise.
Defensive drill – Backline coordination
The backline of a football team should move as a block when playing zonal defending. This drill will help practice backline coordination.
Football Passing drill – 5v5 Rondo
Stop using the same old passing drill! This post describes a variation of the old rondo that will keep players interested.
Long shot drill – Score from outside the penalty box
You don't need to get in the penalty box to score. The drill in this post will encourage players to score with a long shot.